The Remote PHY technology specified by CableLabs allows deployment of distributed DOCSIS architectures in HFC networks. It will offer operators a way to increase capacity and extend usefulness of their coax networks to answer the growing data transmission needs.

The cable industry is going through a rapid change, as operators are searching for solutions to provide consumers with more and more network capacity and services which enable smooth and reliable online use of versatile video and TV content. In the European setting alone, this means that Gigabit-level broadband connections should be available for tens of millions of subscribers within the coming years.